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MATH CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT

Math Curriculum Alignment: Grade 10 - Grade 11 - Grade 12
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Grade 10 Math Curriculum Alignment
10.A. Number, Number Sense and Operations
10.A.1 Connect physical, verbal and symbolic representations of irrational numbers; e.g., construct as a hypotenuse or on a number li.
10.A.2 Explain the meaning of the nth root.
10.A.3 Use factorial notation and computations to represent and solve problem situations involving arrangements.
10.A.4 Approximate the n th root of a given number greater than zero between consecutive integers when n is an integer; e.g., the 4th root of 50 is between 2 and 3.   
10.B. Measurement
10.B.1 Explain how a small error in measurement may lead to a large error in calculated results.
10.B.2 Calculate relative error.
10.B.3 Explain the difference between absolute error and relative error in measurement.
10.B.4 Give examples of how the same absolute error can be problematic in one situation but not in another; e.g., compare “accurate to the nearest foot” when measuring the height   of a person versus when measuring the height of a mountain.
10.B.5 Determine the measures of central and inscribed angles and their associated major and minor arcs.
10.C. Geometry and Spatial Sense  
10.C.1 Formally define and explain key aspects of geometric figures, including:
10.C.1.a Interior and exterior angles of polygons;
10.C.1.b Segments related to triangles (median, altitude, midsegment);
10.C.1.c Points of concurrency related to triangles (centroid, incenter, orthocenter, and circumcenter);
10.C.1.d Circles (radius, diameter, chord, circumference, major arc, minor arc, sector, segment, inscribed angle).
10.C.2 Recognize and explain the necessity for certain terms to remain undefined, such as point, line and plane.
10.C.3 Make, test and establish the validity of conjectures about geometric properties and relationships using counterexample, inductive and deductive reasoning, and paragraph or   two-column proof, including:
10.C.3.a Prove the Pythagorean Theorem;
10.C.3.b Prove theorems involving triangle similarity and congruence;
10.C.3.c Prove theorems involving properties of lines, angles, triangles and quadrilaterals;
10.C.3.d Test a conjecture using basic constructions made with a compass and straightedge or technology.
10.C.4 Construct right triangles, equilateral triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, rectangles, rhombuses, squares and kites, using compass and straightedge or dynamic geometry software.
10.C.5 Construct congruent figures and similar figures using tools, such as compass, straightedge, and protractor or dynamic geometry software.
10.C.6 Identify the reflection and rotation symmetries of two- and three-dimensional figures.
10.C.7 Perform reflections and rotations using compass and straightedge constructions and dynamic geometry software.
10.C.8 Derive coordinate rules for translations, reflections and rotations of geometric figures in the coordinate plane.
10.C.9 Show and describe the results of combinations of translations, reflections and rotations (compositions); e.g., perform compositions and specify the result of a composition as the outcome of a single motion, when applicable
10.C.10 Solve problems involving chords, radii, and arcs within the same circle.
10.D. Patterns, Functions and Algebra  
10.D.1 Define function formally and with f( x ) notation.
10.D.2 Describe and compare characteristics of the following families of functions: square root, cubic, absolute value and basic trigonometric functions; e.g., general shape, possible number of roots, domain and range.
10.D.3 Solve equations and formulas for a specified variable; e.g., express the base of a triangle in terms of the area and height.
10.D.4 Use algebraic representations and functions to describe and generalize geometric properties and relationships.
10.D.5 Solve simple linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities having square roots as coefficients and solutions.
10.D.6 Solve equations and inequalities having rational expressions as coefficients and solutions.
10.D.7 Solve systems of linear inequalities.
10.D.8 Graph the quadratic relationship that defines circles.
10.D.9 Recognize and explain that the slopes of parallel lines are equal and the slopes of perpendicular lines are negative reciprocals.
10.D.10 Solve real-world problems that can be modeled using linear, quadratic, exponential or square root functions.
10.D.11 Solve real-world problems that can be modeled, using systems of linear equations and inequalities.
10.D.12 Describe the relationship between slope of a line through the origin and the tangent function of the angle created by the line and the positive x -axis.
10.E. Data Analysis and Probability  
10.E.1 Describe measures of center and the range verbally, graphically and algebraically.
10.E.2 Represent and analyze bivariate data using appropriate graphical displays (scatterplots, parallel box-and-whisker plots, histograms with more than one set of data, tables, charts,     spreadsheets) with and without technology.
10.E.3 Display bivariate data where at least one variable is categorical.
10.E.4 Identify outliers on a data display; e.g., use the interquartile range to identify outliers on a box-and-whisker plot.
10.E.5 Provide examples and explain how a statistic may or may not be an attribute of the entire population; e.g., intentional or unintentional bias may be present.
10.E.6 Interpret the relationship between two variables using multiple graphical displays and statistical measures; e.g., scatterplots, parallel box-and-whisker plots, and measures of center and spread.
10.E.7 Model problems dealing with uncertainty with area models (geometric probability).
10.E.8 Differentiate and explain the relationship between the probability of an event and the odds of an event, and compute one given the other.
 
 
 
Grade 11 Math Curriculum Alignment
11.A. Number, Number Sense and Operations
11.A.1 Determine what properties hold for matrix addition and matrix multiplication; e.g., use examples to show addition is commutative and when multiplication is not commutative.
11.A.2 Determine what   properties hold for   vector addition and   multiplication, and scalar multiplication.
11.A.3 Represent complex   numbers on complex plane.
11.A.4 Use matrices to   represent given   information in a problem situation.
11.A.5 Model, using the coordinate plane, vector addition and scalar multiplication.
11.A.6 Compute sums, differences and products of matrices using paper and pencil calculations for simple cases, and technology for more complicated cases.
11.A.7 Compute sums, differences, products and quotients of complex numbers.
11.A.8 Use fractional and negative exponents as optional ways of representing and finding solutions for problem situations; e.g., 272/3 = (271/3) 2 = 9.
11.A.9 Use vector addition and scalar multiplication to solve problems.
11.B. Measurement
11.B.1 Determine the number of significant digits in a measurement.
11.B.2 Use radian and degree angle measures to solve problems and perform conversions as needed.
11.B.3 Derive a formula for the surface area of a cone as a function of its slant height and the circumference of its base.
11.B.4 Calculate distances, areas, surface areas and volumes of composite three-dimensional objects to a specified number of significant digits.
11.B.5 Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area, volume and density to a specified degree of precision.
11.C. Geometry and Spatial Sense  
11.C.1 Use polar coordinates to specify locations on a plane.
11.C.2 Represent translations using vectors.
11.C.3 Describe multiplication of a vector and a scalar graphically and algebraically, and apply to problem situations.
11.C.4 Use trigonometric relationships to determine lengths and angle measures; i.e., Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.
11.C.5 Identify, sketch and classify the cross sections of three-dimensional objects.
11.D. Patterns, Functions and Algebra  
11.D.1 Identify and describe problem situations involving an iterative process that can be represented as a recursive function; e.g., compound interest.
11.D.2 Translate a recursive function into a closed form expression or formula for the n th term to solve a problem situation involving an iterative process; e.g., find the value of an annuity after 7 years.
11.D.3 Describe and compare the characteristics of the following families of functions: quadratics with complex roots, polynomials of any degree, logarithms, and rational functions;   e.g., general shape, number of roots, domain and range, asymptotic behavior.  
11.D.4 Identify the maximum and minimum points of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions graphically and with technology.
11.D.5 Identify families of functions with graphs that have rotation symmetry or reflection symmetry about the y -axis, x -axis or y = x .
11.D.6 Represent the inverse of a function symbolically and graphically as a reflection about y = x .
11.D.7 Model and solve problems with matrices and vectors.
11.D.8 Solve equations involving radical expressions and complex roots.
11.D.9 Solve 3 by 3 systems of linear equations by elimination and using technology, and interpret graphically what the solution means (a point, line, plane, or no solution).
11.D.10 Describe the characteristics of the graphs of conic sections.
11.D.11 Describe how a change in the value of a constant in an exponential, logarithmic or radical equation affects the graph of the equation.
11.E. Data Analysis and Probability  
11.E.1 Design a statistical experiment, survey or study for a problem; collect data for the problem; and interpret the data with appropriate graphical displays, descriptive statistics, concepts of variability, causation, correlation and standard deviation.
11.E.2   Describe the role of randomization in a well-designed study, especially as compared to a convenience sample, and the generalization of results from each.
11.E.3   Describe how a linear transformation of univariate data affects range, mean, mode, and median.
11.E.4 Create a scatterplot of bivariate data, identify trends, and find a function to model the data.
11.E.5   Use technology to find the Least Squares Regression Line, the regression coefficient, and the correlation coefficient for bivariate data with a linear trend, and interpret each of these statistics in the context of the problem situation.
11.E.6   Use technology to compute the standard deviation for a set of data, and interpret standard deviation in relation to the context or problem situation.
11.E.7 Describe the standard normal curve and its general properties, and answer questions dealing with data assumed to be normal.
11.E.8   Analyze and interpret univariate and bivariate data to identify patterns, note trends, draw conclusions, and make predictions.
11.E.9 Evaluate validity of results of a study based on characteristics of the study design, including sampling method, summary statistics and data analysis techniques.
11.E.10   Understand and use the concept of random variable, and compute and interpret the expected value for a random variable in simple cases.
11.E.11   Examine statements and decisions involving risk; e.g., insurance rates and medical decisions.
 
 
 
Grade 12 Math Curriculum Alignment
12.A. Number, Number Sense and Operations
12.A.1 Determine what properties (closure, identity, inverse, commutative and associative) hold for operations with complex numbers.
12.A.2 Apply combinations as a method to create coefficients for the Binomial Theorem, and make connections to everyday and workplace problem situations.
12.B. Measurement
12.B.1 Solve problems involving derived measurements; e.g., acceleration and pressure.
12.B.2 Use radian measures in the solution of problems involving angular velocity and acceleration.
12.B.3 Apply informal concepts of successive approximation, upper and lower bounds, and limits in measurement situations; e.g., measurement of some quantities, such as volume of a cone, can be determined by sequences of increasingly accurate approximations.
12.C. Geometry and Spatial Sense
12.C.1 Use matrices to represent translations, reflections, rotations, dilations and their compositions.
12.C.2 Derive and apply the basic trigonometric identities; i.e., angle addition, angle subtraction, and double angle.
12.C.3 Relate graphical and algebraic representations of lines, simple curves and conic sections.
12.C.4 Recognize and compare specific shapes and properties in multiple geometries; e.g., plane, spherical and hyperbolic.
12.D. Patterns, Functions and Algebra  
12.D.1 Analyze the behavior of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series as the number of terms increases.
12.D.2 Translate between the numeric and symbolic form of a sequence or series.
12.D.3 Describe and compare the characteristics of transcendental and periodic functions; e.g., general shape, number of roots, domain and range, asymptotic behavior, extreme, local and global behavior
12.D.4 Represent the inverse of a transcendental function symbolically.
12.D.5 Set up and solve systems of equations using matrices and graphs, with and without technology.
12.D.6 Make arguments about mathematical properties using mathematical induction.
12.D.7 Make mathematical arguments using the concepts of limit.
12.D.8 Compare estimates of the area under a curve over a bounded interval by partitioning the region with rectangles; e.g., make successive estimates using progressively smaller rectangles.
12.D.9 Translate freely between polar and Cartesian coordinate systems.
12.D.10 Use the concept of limit to find instantaneous rate of change for a point on a graph as the slope of a tangent at a point.
12.E. Data Analysis and Probability  
12.E.1 Identify and use various sampling methods (voluntary response, convenience sample, random sample, stratified random sample, census) in a study.
12.E.2 Transform bivariate data so it can be modeled by a function; e.g., use logarithms to allow nonlinear relationship to be modeled by linear function.
12.E.3 Describe the shape and find all summary statistics for a set of univariate data, and describe how a linear transformation affects shape, center and spread.
12.E.4 Apply the concept of a random variable to generate and interpret probability distributions, including binomial, normal and uniform.
12.E.5 Use sampling distributions as the basis for informal inference.
12.E.6 Use theoretical or experimental probability, including simulations, to determine probabilities in real-world problem situations involving uncertainty, such as mutually exclusive events, complementary events and conditional probability.
 
 
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